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TheStoicPaisano
But I didn't, so it doesn't
I don't want to speak bad about a Buckeye, but I hope the staff ignores any player named "Underwood" for the next couple years. A couple of headaches, those two were.
Looks like Jordan has finally decided to retire. I hope he stays around as a student coach.
Looks like Jordan has finally decided to retire. I hope he stays around as a student coach.
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CleveBucks
Serenity now
Missing: Sirjo, Underwood, and Jordan.
The #7 jersey will NEVER go out of style
Rose is gonna look sharp in #9 coming off the edge (Mario Williams?).
Hopefully Aaron Gant ends the curse of #8
Jenkins listed at 6-1 202. Solid :)
Ray Small listed at 6-0. Yeah right...
Lyons listed at WR again
Patterson changed to #23
Dionte Johnson really only 234 lbs?
Curtis Terry now #55
The #7 jersey will NEVER go out of style
Rose is gonna look sharp in #9 coming off the edge (Mario Williams?).
Hopefully Aaron Gant ends the curse of #8
Jenkins listed at 6-1 202. Solid :)
Ray Small listed at 6-0. Yeah right...
Lyons listed at WR again
Patterson changed to #23
Dionte Johnson really only 234 lbs?
Curtis Terry now #55
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BGriffBuckeye
Haaaang on Sloopy, Sloopy Hang on!! O.. H.. I.. O.
I thought Rose at #9 was pretty darned sweet as well.... along with Larry Grant being #6.
Some others: Chimdi and MDA #5 on defense, along with Teddy and Henton #7 on offense? Is this allowed?
Incoming Players:
#4 Raymond Small
#4 Kurt Coleman
#5 Chimdi Chekwa
#6 Larry Grant
#7 Antonio Henton
#8 Aaron Gant
#9 Robert Rose
#24 Grant Schwartz
#26 Tyler Moeller
#28 Chris Wells
#37 Thaddeus Gibson
#43 Aram Olson
#44 Mark Johnson
#51 Ross Homan
#70 Bryant Browning
#72 Dexter Larimore
#77 Connor Smith
#82 Andy Miller (listed TE)
#86 Jacob Ballard (also TE)
#94 Walter Dublin
Some others: Chimdi and MDA #5 on defense, along with Teddy and Henton #7 on offense? Is this allowed?
Incoming Players:
#4 Raymond Small
#4 Kurt Coleman
#5 Chimdi Chekwa
#6 Larry Grant
#7 Antonio Henton
#8 Aaron Gant
#9 Robert Rose
#24 Grant Schwartz
#26 Tyler Moeller
#28 Chris Wells
#37 Thaddeus Gibson
#43 Aram Olson
#44 Mark Johnson
#51 Ross Homan
#70 Bryant Browning
#72 Dexter Larimore
#77 Connor Smith
#82 Andy Miller (listed TE)
#86 Jacob Ballard (also TE)
#94 Walter Dublin
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TheStoicPaisano
But I didn't, so it doesn't
The only rule with numbers is that you can't have two on the field simultaneously. Henton is obviously a redshirt and Chekwa will probably redshirt as well. It does mean no Coleman and Small on special teams together...at least this year.
It takes no time to change a number though. Brandon Smith, Guilford, Dukes all changed between Photo Day and Opening Day. Tyree and Nicol switched during the season.
It takes no time to change a number though. Brandon Smith, Guilford, Dukes all changed between Photo Day and Opening Day. Tyree and Nicol switched during the season.
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rocketman
flying low
I'm guessing its allowed if Chekwa and Henton take a red-shirt. Is that right?
EDIT: Ah, you're too fast.
I was kinda hoping Henton would get the #10 and we could give the coveted #7 to a RB for a change...you know, some RB we got coming next year...supposedly kinda fast. Brandon something or other.
EDIT: Ah, you're too fast.
I was kinda hoping Henton would get the #10 and we could give the coveted #7 to a RB for a change...you know, some RB we got coming next year...supposedly kinda fast. Brandon something or other.
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el mastiff
All-American
One thing that stands out a little bit is the number of out of state players on roster.
NJ - 2
FL - 4
GA - 5
MI - 2
VA - 1
PA - 6
KY - 1
IN - 2
MO - 1
CA - 4
MN - 1
SC - 1
NY - 1
MD - 1
LA - 1
MA - 1
S. Africa - 1
I think this helps out with out of state recruiting down the line. For example, you have Blankenship committing which gives you 7 in PA. That's pretty solid. I doubt that we ever had that many from PA before.
NJ - 2
FL - 4
GA - 5
MI - 2
VA - 1
PA - 6
KY - 1
IN - 2
MO - 1
CA - 4
MN - 1
SC - 1
NY - 1
MD - 1
LA - 1
MA - 1
S. Africa - 1
I think this helps out with out of state recruiting down the line. For example, you have Blankenship committing which gives you 7 in PA. That's pretty solid. I doubt that we ever had that many from PA before.
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The #7 may never go out of style, but it shouldn't be going to Henton either. Henton and Gant need to swap, so that Gant can carry on the tradition of #7 once Ginn is gone.
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TheStoicPaisano
But I didn't, so it doesn't
A couple of interesting comments from the accompanying article:
Gonzalez will be the second returner. Mo Wells is the third man on kicks, Malcolm Jenkins on punts.
Patterson and O'Neal are the safeties. Amos and Washington are the top CB backups--no mention of Welch or Underwood, whereas Jordan did get a blurb in the WR section.
Schafer at left guard, Rehring and Skinner as the "swingmen".
Obviously, things are subject to change once the summer drills start in a couple weeks.
Gonzalez will be the second returner. Mo Wells is the third man on kicks, Malcolm Jenkins on punts.
Patterson and O'Neal are the safeties. Amos and Washington are the top CB backups--no mention of Welch or Underwood, whereas Jordan did get a blurb in the WR section.
Schafer at left guard, Rehring and Skinner as the "swingmen".
Obviously, things are subject to change once the summer drills start in a couple weeks.
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Good point regarding things changing once camp begins. The competition for starting positions will be fierce. I think it's pretty obvious that JT and staff have a lot to look at in August:
QB- clear cut #1 and #2, the big issue is the front-runner for 2007.
RB- clear cut #1, if CW picks up the blocking schemes early, #2 will be decided as well. MW needs to have a big camp.
WR- clear cut at two spots, battles for #3 and beyond. Who will emerge at that #3? Money is on Hall, but the youngsters are closing fast.
TE- big battle between Nicol and Frost. At the very least, the double tight formation will be formidable again. Ballard, at 6'7", has a real shot to see time.
OL- the key to the offense will be developing cohesion amongst a host of candidates. How guys perform early on, coupled with Datish's versatility, will go a long way in determining who plays where.
DL- two studs, a solid backup, and then question marks.
DE- who will consistently provide pressure? Time for some of these highly regarded athletes to step up.
LB- many athletes, 3 positions. These guys will compete for time, right up to the start of the Big 10 season.
DB- see above, except 4 positions (5 in the nickel package). This is probably the most unsettled position defensively. Big time competition all-around. Only one spot seems to be secured right now.
Special Teams- the great thing about having quality depth, especially guys with speed, is that this area should shine. Everyone wants to contribute. For some, this will be their shot. On top of that, we even have a battle for the kicking spot.
From looking at the roster, there is quantity and quality. How the pieces become a whole will be fun to watch.
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Zurp
I have misplaced my pants.
I don't want to see a terrible tradition emerge, like Michigan's #1 Jersey tradition. I don't know what the players have to do to get a specific jersey number, but I don't want to see a coach deny a player a number simply because "he's not good enough to follow a specific tradition."
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